Invisalign (http://www.invisalign.com/ ) are crystal-clear liners instead of the usual metal bars and strips your smile isn't altered, and you do not have to feel self conscious about opening your mouth. Invisalign also offers the benefit of much less pain, both in straightening your teeth as well as in irritation in your mouth. Considering the fact that braces for your teeth are made with steel this tends to aggravate or even cut the interior of your cheek, leading to discomfort and pain while you wear them. Invisalign tooth straightening system is made of a tender plastic, so it's much more comfortable to set up and wear with no discomfort or damage.

Another advantage of Invisalign at our clinic http://www.drgeorgebardawil.com/ is that you have no food restrictions. Using classic braces for your teeth you can't consume particular foods, because very soft and sticky foods could lead to wires to come unfastened. With Invisalign you are able to consume anything you want, since you remove the liner to eat and then thoroughly clean your teeth just before setting the liner into your mouth. Cleaning up the teeth can also be much simpler if you choose Invisalign treatment instead of the normal tooth braces. The metal wires can make brushing and flossing a laborious task, which is easy to miss out on spots which can lead to cavities. Using the clear liners you can easily thoroughly clean your teeth completely once you remove the liner, to help you clean your teeth completely and stop any tooth decay from happening.

Invisalign tooth straightening system also needs fewer dental trips, allowing an individual more time for that important things in everyday life. You will simply need to see your dentist every month or two, which means that your progress can be checked. You'll have a wonderful smile while receiving treatment, and the end result is the same as what you would get from metallic braces. Invisalign braces includes a cost that's comparable as braces for your teeth. Your treatment fees might be more or less, depending on your particular dental care needs.

If you prefer straighter teeth without having metal braces then Dr.Bardawil can help. Being an Invisalign premier provider Dr.Bardawil has experience with this particular treatment plan, and comprehends the process completely.

You need an Invisalign provider that's qualified and compassionate, and which is aware of the treatment course of action thoroughly. This can make sure you get the perfect results, and a smile that you can be proud to show off. The advantages of Invisalign are numerous, which option is far better than steel braces if you are a candidate for this treatment. There is less pain and discomfort involved throughout the procedure, and fewer check-up visits which could really bring the price up. Comfort, convenience, and assurance are explanations why you need to choose Invisalign rather than metallic braces for your teeth. Contact Dr. Bardawil and set up a consultation, so you can get the professional assistance and treatment that you might want inside a nurturing and compassionate setting.

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Beautiful smile case finished

Dr. George Bardawil enjoy providing exceptional orthodontic care in a fun, friendly environment. This includes sharing photos and testimonials on our office’s Facebook page and other social networks. We always love receiving positive feedback from patients after they complete treatment, which is why we wanted to share a great photo that our office recently received.
Congratulations to Hussein Betto.

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Dr.George Bardawil deliver the highest quality orthodontic care in a personalized environment. We make orthodontic treatment fun and enjoyable. Just see what one of our patients has to say in this great letter!
Thanks for sharing your case, Tamar! It was a pleasure to have you as a patient at our clinic

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An impacted tooth simply means that it is “stuck” and cannot erupt into function.
Patients frequently develop problems with impacted third molar (wisdom) teeth.
These teeth get “stuck” in the back of the jaw and can develop painful infections
among a host of other problems . The maxillary canine (upper canine) is the
second most common tooth to become impacted. The canine tooth is a critical
tooth in the dental arch and plays an important role in your “bite”. The canine
teeth are very strong biting teeth that have the longest roots of any human teeth.
They are designed to be the first teeth that touch when your jaws close together
so they guide the rest of the teeth into the proper bite.

Saturday, May 21, 2011

The most obvious advantage of the treatment is cosmetic: the aligners are completely transparent, therefore far more difficult to detect than traditional wire and bracket braces. This makes the method particularly popular among adults who want to straighten their teeth without the look of traditional metal braces, which are commonly worn by children and adolescents. In addition, the aligners are marketed as being more comfortable than braces. Due to the removable nature of the device, food can be consumed without the encumbrance of metallic braces. http://www.drgeorgebardawil.com/
to learn more about invisalign http://www.invisalign.com/

Clinically, aligners avoid many of the side effects of traditional fixed appliances,for example the effects on the gums and supporting tissues.Fixed appliances are known to cause the roots of teeth to shorten for most patients,and demineralisation or tooth decay occurs in up to 50% of patientsbecause they cannot be removed for eating and cleaning, and because they prevent accurate x-rays from being taken. Patients "graduate" to a new set of aligners in their treatment series approximately every two weeks. The aligners give less force per week and less pain than do fixed appliances (traditional metal braces). Fixed appliances are adjusted approximately every six weeks and apply greater forces.
Aligners should be removed to eat, drink, to clean the teeth, or to have them checked by the clinician. Because you remove the aligners, you are not limited to what you eat. (It is acceptable to wear aligners while drinking water.) Computerized treatment planning is compulsory as part of the Invisalign protocol. As with other forms of orthodontic treatments that incorporate a computerised plan, this allows the prospective patient to review the projected smile design, learn how long the treatment is likely to take, compare different plans, and make a more educated decision about whether or not to use Invisalign.

Invisalign treatments have been claimed to be quicker than traditional orthodontics. A large-scale study of 408 patients with traditional appliances in Indiana took an average of 35.92 months with a maximum of 96 months,while Invisalign takes between 12–18 months.

The study was considered by the authors, however, to be too small for many conclusions to be statistically significant. Furthermore, this general concept that Invisalign is faster has been challenged by the Invisalign review which points out that there are other brace appliance systems that take half the time, for example by incorporating surgery or temporary implants that insert into the patient's bone, to accelerate the procedure.

Friday, May 13, 2011

Crowding is the lack of space for all the teeth to fit normally within the jaws. The teeth may be twisted or displaced. Crowding occurs when there is disharmony in the tooth to jaw size relationship, or when the teeth are larger than the available space. Crowding can be caused by early or late loss of primary teeth, or improper eruption of teeth.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Tom Cruise and Katherine Heigl are known around Hollywood for having perfect, straight smiles. But what many people don’t know is that they didn’t always have those beautiful straight white teeth!And here is the best part; no one could tell they were wearing Invisalign braces.

Tom and Katherine both used Invisalign braces to straighten their teeth, without a metal-filled mouth and the painful adjustments associated with traditional braces.

Many of our adult patients think that a celebrity smile is out of their reach. They think that braces are for children and teenagers and that they are too old for them. When they come into our office, I let them in on a little secret - you don't have to be a famous celebrity to have a fantastic smile. A great smile is well within your reach!What Are Invisalign Braces? Invisalign is a custom-made system of clear, plastic teeth aligners. They are completely undetectable so no one knows you’re wearing them.

We will take impressions and photos of your teeth and then a set of aligners will be created, based on your mouth’s exact measurements and desired results. We can even give you a digital image of what your teeth will look like, before treatment begins.

How Invisalign Works

Invisalign braces work in a unique way. The plastic trays that are created are designed to be swapped out every few weeks. These aligner trays slowly and painlessly move your teeth into the desired positions. Most people visit their us about every six weeks for a check-up, Most appointments are a quick in and out visit to simply check on your progress.

Although the trays are designed to be worn the majority of your days and nights, it is recommended that you take them out when eating, drinking or brushing your teeth. http://www.drgeorgebardawil.com/

Over half a million Americans have taken advantage of Invisalign. The system can fix problems such as overly crowded teeth, widely spaced teeth, cross bite, overbite and under bite. Taking advantage of Invisalign braces can also help prevent serious dental concerns such as tooth decay and periodontal disease. Be sure to ask us how

I can still clearly remember wearing traditional metal braces throughout junior high, and all of the hassles that came with it: Having to stick a gob of wax at the ends of the wires, so they wouldn't poke me on the insides of my cheeks; regularly changing the rubber bands that linked my top and bottom braces; heading straight to the bathroom after lunch to make sure there were no unsightly food bits stuck in the metal hardware. That's why I'm admittedly jealous that teens today can straighten their teeth without the use of any wires, rubber bands, and wax, thanks to Invisalign. And now, the company that made metal braces a thing of the past has created a system designed just for teens. These new teen-targeted aligners are shaped in such a way that new teeth can grow in, and it won't mess up the straightening process. Plus, a blue dot located on the back of the aligners is designed to fade over a two-week period if they are worn properly, so you, your parents, or your orthodontist can check to see if you're wearing them as often as you should. The best part about Invisalign, of course, is the fact that you can remove the aligners for special occasions (Prom, Graduation anyone?), so you can start straightening your teeth at anytime. For more info on Invisalign Teen visit www.invisalign.com/teen

Friday, May 6, 2011

Coffee, tea, tobacco and medications leave telling stains on our teeth. Dr. Bardawil can take years off your appearance with a simple and effective professional teeth whitening treatment in Beirut. We have several options to lighten your teeth up to 14 shades either at home or in the comfort of our clinic...

Teeth whitening technology utilizes patented blue light technology to whiten teeth up to 14 shades in just one hour. When you come in for your teeth whitening appointment.Zoom!Dr.Bardawil may recommend a Zoom! Power whitening treatment to remove deep-down stains in just 45 minutes. Zoom! has been clinically proven to lighten teeth an average of eight shades with little to no tooth sensitivity. To learn more about Zoom! teeth whitening technology, visit their website at http://www.zoomnow.com/.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Gingivitis (gingiva: gums,-itis: inflammation) is a form of periodontal disease in which the gums around the teeth become inflamed and swollen. Gingivitis is commonly due to plaque (sticky bacteria and food) and tartar (hardened plaque) on the teeth. The bacteria and toxins they produce cause the gums to become infected, swollen, tender, and bleed.
Because gingivitis can be very mild, you may not be aware that you have the condition. But it's important to take gingivitis seriously and treat it promptly. Gingivitis can lead to much more serious gum disease (periodontitis) and eventual tooth loss.

You are no longer as young as you used to be. You are past that age when everyone around you wanted to wear braces. Does it really matter that your teeth are crooked? Is it all about looks, or there is more to it?
According to the study done by the researchers at United Medical and Dental Schools of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals, London, UK and Dental School, there is a relationship between irregularity of teeth and periodontal disease.
The study involved 201 children aged 11-14 years. The upper and lower incisor teeth were evaluated for spacing, degree of crowding and overlapping. The researchers found that there was a direct relationship between the number of contacts of teeth out of alignment and teeth overlapping each other (a more severe crowding) and a number of sites with redness of the gums. The study concluded that the results indicate that overlapping of incisor teeth is directly related to gingivitis, and this relationship cannot be explained simply by an effect of oral hygiene.http://www.drgeorgebardawil.com/

So now you have red gums that bleed. So what? May be your parents had bleeding gums, may be their parents had bleeding gums. Nothing new there. You think to yourself it is your genes. Never mind that you do not floss, and may be brushing once or twice a week. It is your genes and there is nothing you can do about it. It is genes’ fault and they are the ones to blame.
But that is not what this post is about. Usually red and bleeding gums indicate that what you have, and your parents and grandparents have (or had, if they have no teeth left) is gingivitis or inflammation of gums. According to the American Academy of Periodontology, and I quote “ Untreated gingivitis can advance to periodontitis and eventually lead to tooth loss and other health problems.”
Now, that is more than just looks. Of course, there are other factors that could cause gingivitis, periodontal disease and bone loss. Let’s not forget about dental plaque. But that is a topic for a different discussion that I will address at another time. This post, however, is about crowding, and how it may be related to gingivitis, potential periodontitis and subsequent bone and tooth loss. And if you believe that crowding may lead to gingivitis, periodontitis and bone loss, you should be wondering by now what , if anything, you can do about it.
Of course you can, if suddenly feeling much younger, join the crowd of those who are looking forward to wearing those status setting metal brackets. On the other hand, if you think you are mature enough to join the other crowd, then you might settle for something less obvious but, in my opinion more attractive, called Invisalign.

There are several possible causes for gum recession:

Abnormal tooth position, such as tooth crowding, giving inadequate cover of one or more teeth by the jaw bone.[1]

Inadequate brushing or flossing, which allows bacteria to build up between the teeth, resulting in enzymes eating the bone away from the teeth

Eating disorders, from self-induced vomiting.

Grinding of the teeth (bruxism)

Intentional gingival retraction. For example, the adult tooth may not grow out of the gum, and to remedy this, a procedure called an exposure is done. It involves the gum tissue being cut open to allow the adult tooth to grow out. This is a less common cause of gum recession.

Dangers of gum infection

The immediate danger of gum infections is of course the threat to your oral health, and the potential for loss of teeth if it is not remedied in time. However, more and more research points to other serious health conditions that can arise from the entry of these harmful oral bacteria to the blood stream. You may not notice the effects on the rest of your body at first, but recent studies have linked gum infections to conditions such as: